East Haddam, Connecticut Explained

East Haddam, Connecticut
Settlement Type:Town
Coordinates:41.4797°N -72.3944°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:U.S. state
Subdivision Name1:Connecticut
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Middlesex
Subdivision Type3:Region
Subdivision Name3:Lower CT River Valley
Established Title:Incorporated
Established Date:1734
Government Type:Selectman–town meeting
Leader Title1:First selectman
Leader Name1:George Williams (R)
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:146.6
Area Total Sq Mi:56.6
Area Land Km2:140.7
Area Land Sq Mi:54.3
Area Water Km2:5.8
Area Water Sq Mi:2.2
Elevation Ft:535
Population Total:8875
Population As Of:2020
Population Density Sq Mi:163.4
Timezone:Eastern
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:Eastern
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:06423, 06469
Area Code:860/959
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:09-22280
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0213422
Population Demonym:East Haddamite

East Haddam is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The town is part of the Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region. The population was 8,875 at the time of the 2020 census.[1]

History

Until 1650, the area of East Haddam was inhabited by at least three Indigenous peoples: the Wangunk, the Mohegan and the Niantic. The Indigenous nations called the area "Machimoodus", the place of noises, because of numerous earthquakes that were recorded between 1638 and 1899. Loud rumblings, the "Moodus Noises", could be heard for miles surrounding the epicenter of the quakes near Mt. Tom. The land, which is now Haddam and East Haddam, was purchased by settlers from the natives in 1662 for thirty coats, worth about $100.[2]

Layout of the highways began in 1669 with Creek Row about ¼ mile east of the River and Town Street “The Great Highway” about ¼ mile east of Creek Row. The first permanent settlers established homesteads along Creek Row in 1685. By 1700, there were thirty families living in East Haddam. Agricultural and timber farming, shipbuilding, tanneries and blacksmiths were among the early commerce. Captain John Chapman began ferry service across the Connecticut River in 1695, which ended with the completion of the swing bridge in 1913.

East Haddam was incorporated as a separate town from Haddam in 1734. By 1756, there were nearly 2,000 residents, with the Millington District as the most populated. Growth of commerce brought a surge in population to around 3,000 people by the mid-1800s. In the nineteenth century, Moodus was the “Twine Capital of America,” with twelve mills in operation.[3] In the winter of 1773, American patriot Nathan Hale briefly taught in a one-room schoolhouse in East Haddam which is now a living history museum operated by .

Visitors and residents such as actor William Gillette whose castle home was completed in 1914, were drawn to the area known for its rural charm and natural scenery. The growth of the resort areas of Lake Hayward, Bashan Lake and Moodus Reservoir began in the early 1900s and was a booming business for the next fifty years. Lake Hayward is a small private lake community within East Haddam that is home to around 120 families, most living at the lake only during summer months.[4]

East Haddam was listed as one of the 52 Places to Love in 2021 by the New York Times.[5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 56.6sqmi, of which, 54.3sqmi of it is land and 2.2sqmi of it (3.96%) is water.

Principal communities

Demographics

See also: List of Connecticut locations by per capita income.

As of the census[6] of 2000, there were 8,333 people, 3,174 households, and 2,285 families residing in the town. The population density was 153.4sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 4,015 housing units at an average density of 73.9sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the town was 97.26% White, 0.84% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.46% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.

There were 3,174 households, out of which 35.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 4.8% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 10.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $62,304, and the median income for a family was $70,091. Males had a median income of $45,500 versus $36,055 for females. The per capita income for the town was $28,112. About 1.0% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.5% of those under age 18 and 1.5% of those age 65 or over. 2017 CERT Town Profile, click here.[7]

Voter Registration and Party Enrollment as of October 25, 2005[8]
PartyActive VotersInactive VotersTotal VotersPercentage
Democratic1,529911,62028.72%
Republican1,181561,23721.93%
Unaffiliated2,5981792,77749.24%
Minor parties5160.11%
Total5,3133275,640100%
Presidential Election Results[9] [10]
YearDemocraticRepublicanThird Parties
202051.2% 2,98046.9% 2,7311.9% 114
201645.9% 2,33149.0% 2,4875.1% 259
201253.0% 2,47145.2% 2,1091.8% 82
200858.9% 2,87439.3% 1,9181.8% 87
200455.4% 2,60742.7% 2,0091.9% 89
200052.8% 2,18640.7% 1,6876.5% 271
199645.4% 1,66332.6% 1,19322.0% 804
199237.3% 1,46826.5% 1,04236.2% 1,427
198845.5% 1,45753.1% 1,7021.4% 44
198436.9% 1,11262.7% 1,8850.4% 11
198038.9% 1,10446.6% 1,32414.5% 413
197650.4% 1,30849.3% 1,2800.3% 9
197241.2% 96857.6% 1,3531.2% 28
196849.1% 1,02844.1% 9226.8% 143
196467.3% 1,24332.7% 6050.00% 0
196050.2% 93049.8% 9210.00% 0
195638.1% 64761.9% 1,0490.00% 0

Education

Public

The East Haddam Public School System has about 1,100 students in grades Pre-K–12; about 121 certified teachers, 70 support staff and 7 administrators. Ms. Teresa DeBrito is superintendent of schools. [11] Located in Moodus, Connecticut, the three schools in the public school system are:

Private

Attractions

Cultural

Historical

Natural

Notable Citizens

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census - Geography Profile: East Haddam town, Middlesex County, Connecticut. December 15, 2021.
  2. Web site: History of East Haddam . easthaddam.org . July 2, 2014 . February 9, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110209073148/http://www.easthaddam.org/History-1756/ . dead .
  3. Web site: Historic Buildings of Connecticut » East Haddam . Historicbuildingsct.com . March 7, 2017.
  4. Web site: History . Easthaddam.org . March 7, 2017 . February 9, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110209073148/http://www.easthaddam.org/History-1756/ . dead .
  5. News: January 6, 2021 . 52 Places to Love in 2021 . en-US . The New York Times . November 17, 2023 . 0362-4331.
  6. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 .
  7. Web site: 2017 CERT Town Profile . easthaddam.org.
  8. Web site: Registration and Party Enrollment Statistics as of October 25, 2005 . Connecticut Secretary of State . October 2, 2006 . https://web.archive.org/web/20060923151511/http://www.sots.ct.gov/ElectionsServices/lists/2005OctRegEnrollStats.pdf . September 23, 2006.
  9. Web site: General Election Statements of Vote, 1922 – Current. December 24, 2020. CT Secretary of State.
  10. Web site: Election Night Reporting. December 24, 2020. CT Secretary of State.
  11. Web site: East Haddam Public Schools . January 6, 2014 . dead . https://archive.today/20140106162239/http://www.easthaddamschools.org/superintendent/ . January 6, 2014 .
  12. Web site: Nathan Hale-Ray High School . May 24, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100224040934/http://www.easthaddamschools.org/nhrhs/index.htm . February 24, 2010 .
  13. Web site: Archived copy . May 24, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101119155902/http://www.easthaddamschools.org/nhrms/index.htm . November 19, 2010 .
  14. Web site: East Haddam Public Schools . May 24, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100323030329/http://www.easthaddamschools.org/ehes/index.htm . March 23, 2010 .
  15. Web site: Welcome to the Official Website of the Town of East Haddam, Connecticut - Music on the River . November 17, 2023 . www.easthaddam.org.
  16. News: August 29, 2019. Venture Smith Day honors freed slave, longtime CT resident. live. May 16, 2021. The Middletown Press. en-US. https://web.archive.org/web/20190831022846/https://www.middletownpress.com/middletown/article/Venture-Smith-Day-honors-freed-slave-longtime-CT-14399514.php . August 31, 2019 . Story. Contributed.
  17. Web site: Allegra Farm And The Horsedrawn Carriage And Sleigh Museum Of New England - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) . November 17, 2023 . Tripadvisor . en.
  18. Web site: Attractions . Easthaddam.org . March 7, 2017.
  19. Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island Tourbook 2007 Edition. (2007) p 42. AAA Publishing, Heathrow, Florida
  20. Web site: First Church of Christ 1794 . firstchurcheh.org/about-us/1794-meetinghouse/. August 7, 2014 .
  21. Web site: Tracking the Truth of the Underground Railroad - Hartford Courant . Courant.com . September 29, 2002 . March 7, 2017.
  22. Web site: St. Stephen's Bell . ststeves.org/learn/the-legend-of-our-bell/. August 3, 2019 .
  23. Web site: Thunder in the Valley Ancient Drum & Fife Muster . November 17, 2023 . The Company of Fifers & Drummers . en-US.
  24. Web site: Ray of Light Farm - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (With Photos) .
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